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Climate Amsterdam

11 Reviews There are a lot of rainy days in the Netherlands, but some of those days it rains only a bit for a short while. When it rains harder, it is often also windy, so an umbrella can be blow away sometimes....

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Summer / Winter Clothes Barcelona

15 Reviews A big handbag which doesnt keep falling off your shoulder! Not only is it a pain, it also isnt safe from bag snatchers. Bag should be big enough to carry camera, papers, travel guide, water, juice, a...

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Rain and wind gear Dublin

34 Reviews Irish weather is very changeable so you need to be prepared for all eventualities!!!! You can get all four seasons in one day at times ........ The easiest thing is to bring layers & include...

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Clothing Madrid

13 Reviews There's a craZy obsession in this city among adults and children alike for any kind of bag or case that's attached to wheels and pulled along. There are plenty of unlicensed wheelie-case drivers in...

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General Packing Tips Florence

27 Reviews We went on July and it was very hot about 32 degrees, so all on our luggage was summer cloth, confortable shoes because you will walk a lot. If you go on winter well take all jumper, trousers, hats,...

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Weather Munich

12 Reviews Munich has a continental climate. However, because the city is located near the Alps, it is likely to rain often. Thunderstorms also often seem to appear out of the blue. Make sure you take your...

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Weather-Related Stockholm

19 Reviews If you are planning to use the public transport from airport to the city you have to have convenient rollon luggage, I originally through of taking the train but found it maybe cheaper to get a cab....

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Clothing Moscow

7 Reviews Winter in Moscow is not as cool as people say it is. All you will need is and good winter jacket and sweater's. Please keep in mind men there do not wear fur coat's. And when you get there it would be...

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Good walking shoes & warm clothes Brugge

14 Reviews Lock it up with a pad lock folks. No joke! Take some crapy clothes with you. Then replace them with new cool new ones you buy alone the way. Donate you old ones to a hostel. Bring cold meds. They are...

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Shoes and clothes Warsaw

6 Reviews Big, warm, hiking boots if you going hiking, or if you going anywhere in winter! And lots of sweaters, with at least one big, thick jacket to wear over everything! Some camera's have been known to...

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Rainy Days Manchester

27 Reviews Manchester is quite flat in the city centre so you can bring wheeled suitcase with you. You see a lot of people wheeling suitcases around in the early hours of the morning near picadilly train...

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Shoes/Boots Tallinn

4 Reviews Duty free on the Helsinki-Tallinn ferry so dont buy more than you can carry. Bring some decent shoes. You can get an excellent pair of boots for about €30-40 in Tallinn, that would normally cost about...

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Clothing Palma de Mallorca

5 Reviews 1 bag swim suits, flip flops, shorts, nice dress clothes for going out. But if you don't bring any of these items there are places that sell them very cheaply. I'm not kidding. You might want to bring...

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Clothes Saint Petersburg

10 Reviews For a summer trip to St. Petersburg, pack a light jacket (Spring or Autumn-weight) for when the sun goes down or when it rains. Take clothes that you can layer and peel off as it gets warmer. The...

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Clothes Salzburg

10 Reviews Definitely pack warm. We were there in mid September and I don't think we ever slid out of our jackets. I will admit we are sun loving Australians but it was cold and overcast most of the time. We...

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luggage Sofia

5 Reviews I would suggest you to carry little luggage because here you can find almost everything and for very cheap prices. The climate is temperate so it depandes on the season. The winter usually is very...

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Climate Skopje

6 Reviews Bring an empty bag to carry all the stuff you are going to buy. I spent 4 days in Skopje in early June, at it was already between 35 and 40 degrees during the day. Light clothes, hats, and sunscreen...

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Weather Hamburg

9 Reviews In summer you need all sorts of clothes. In 4 days we had very cold and nice warm. So we need pullover and shorts. Don´t forget your umbrella!!! You need warm clothes when you take a harbour cruise...

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Slovenian currencyn - Tolar Ljubljana

1 Review In 1991, Slovenia released its own currency, called the "Tolar", abbreviated as "SIT". In March, 2004, 100 Slovenian Tolars converted to $ .70 Canadian dollars, or $ .52 US dollars, or .42 Euros. The...

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WEATHER Glasgow

16 Reviews The summer in Glasgow can be warm, but showers are a normal occurrence. So bring suitable lightweight waterproof clothing. Winter is very cold and yes more rain! So warm n waterproof is needed. There...

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Beach Holidays Crete Island

3 Reviews Even if you have a decent base tan the intense Sun on Crete can burn you in no time at all if you don't use sunblock. And if you wait to buy it until you get to Crete the incredibly high prices for it...

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Winter Innsbruck

7 Reviews During the winters,temperature can fall down to -10 at nights. So carry a lot of warm clothes. Gloves and a cap can always be purchased at the local markets. Carry a good pair of shoes..preferably...

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Clothing Dubrovnik

6 Reviews The women in Dubrovnik really seem to go all out, especially in the evening. Of course there are plenty of scruffy tourists too, but if you subscribe to the "when in Rome" philosophy, bring your...

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Weather Bergen

20 Reviews If you're planning to go on a hike or long walk, women, take a waterproof bag. Good walking shoes. Some of the streets are steep AND cobbled so no slippery shoes. The paths up Floyen are wild so...

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Rain Gear Cork

6 Reviews Cork is probably one of the wettest places in Ireland so an unbrella is a must. Don't let that put you off though as it's also one of the sunniest - you just need a brolly for the showers!! Pop into...

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Go Light, Go Light ,Go Light

by RoscoeGregg

You are not going to the wilderness. You are going to a very civilized place. Do not try to pack for every possibility. If you need an item that you did not bring you will be able to find it in Europe. Bring a little extra cash to cover the occasional unexpected necessary purchase. A few extra bucks are much lighter and more flexible that any item that you do not use on your trip.Focus on items that are flexible and work well with the other items in your kit. Like colors of clothing that are complementary.Items that you must not leave 1. Medications2. Copies of Prescriptions3. Extra Corrective Eye WearItems to leave at home1. Heirloom jewelry2. Any Item that you cannot afford to loose.Load your bags before you leave and then carry them around for an hour or so. Then repack your load. Do this till you can carry your load with ease. Then you can approach your travels with confidence that...

Your Feet Are Your Babies

by RoscoeGregg

You are allways afoot in Europe. Bring your most comfortable broken in walking shoes or boots. If they are new wear them at home till the are broken in. If you do not have a pair that fit replace them with a pair that do. Look till you find a brand that fits your foot. Look for a good shop where they still know how to measure your foot and fit you with the right footwear.Break them in at home. A blister at home is an annoyance. In Europe where you reach most things on foot it could derail your fun completely.Bring good socks. Wool or synthetic will work much better to prevent blisters than cotton and dry faster when you wash them. Bring at least 3-4 pair so you can wash one pair out each evening and have a clean dry pair always readyI know this sounds a bit excessive but footwear and walking are an especialty of mine. I have hiked 10s of thousands of miles and I am on my feet every...

The most important of all

by Maryimelda

The best way to see most parts of Europe is on foot. Throw all thoughts of vanity out of the window and be sure to wear hard wearing, sensible, comfortable non-slip shoes, becfause more often than not you will be walking on ancient cobblestone paths and roads or rough and uneven paving stones. There is nothing that can take the fun and enjoyment out of sightseeing than sore feet or worse still, an injury sustained during a fall.

Tea or coffee anyone?

by Maryimelda

How often do we see when reading hotel reviews that there were no tea or coffee making facilities in the room? These days it is extremely common to find that rooms in three star and less hotels do not have provision for a cuppa in the room. If it is important to you to have a late night cup of tea or coffee, then you can always pack your own little electric jug or kettle.Now I can hear you saying that a kettle on top of the fan in my previous tip is taking the packing things a little too far. But if you do what I do, you can usually pick up a cheap little jug at your first port of call and discard it at your last stop. This way, you don't need to take it on your international flight back home. For the few euro it will cost you, it should be well worth it to know that you can still have your late night cuppa and you can easily pick up a few disposable cups and plastic spoons at a...

A word to the wise....

by Maryimelda

Not many budget hotels in Europe are air conditioned. In fact there are very few indeed. Germany and Austria come to mind as being more inclined to heating than cooling in their hotels. It can sometimes get quite hot in some of the rooms especially during the summer months. You may be able to open a window, but in many cases, there will be a lot of noise from traffic etc outside the window. I have been caught once too often and now I carry a small desk fan, which, though not always totally effective is far better than nothing. My little fan weighs about 1kg, which some might think is excessive when trying to watch baggage weights, but to me, it is worth ten times its weight in gold. Even in Vienna in mid-September, I needed my fan. It is the first thing that goes into the case when I am packing.

Be prepared.....

by Maryimelda

It is always wise to travel light, there is nothing new about that bit of information. Do be aware that in Europe, the weather can change dramatically in a matter of hours so always have a light rainjacket of some sort and a compact umbrella in your day bag. I have a very lightweight waterproof bag that I wear like a backpack and in it I carry nothing else but my rain jacket and umbrella. It is no weight to carry and is my insurance against the rain and cold.

Applying for visa from the US

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What to bring to Europe?

by travelfrosch

In general, I advise you pack as light as possible. Try to fit everything into one checked bag (or a single carry-on if you're resourceful). If you're planning to take trains and buses, I recommend you use a backpack. If you must bring a suit or formal attire (say, for a business trip), then take a single hard-sided garment bag to check. You can bring one small carry-on bag to hold what you need for the flight; this can also double as a day bag during your travels. For clothing, less is better. Bring multi-purpose clothes (e.g., a turtle neck for warmth that is nice enough to be worn out to dinner). Bring as few shoes as you can get away with: a pair of black or brown walking shoes nice enough to be worn to dinner can be enough for some trips. I've even gotten away with a pair of plain black sneakers that can pass for shoes to a casual observer. If you plan to hike, do bring hiking...

Packing List

by tahte

The absolute best program I had on my Palm was METRO. It's great for those times you find yourself standing in front of a metro station, ready to go back to the hotel, but you don't want to scream, 'I'm a tourist!' by staring at a subway map for 2 hours.Metro calculates the shortest route between 2 subway stops in seconds. It will tell you what train(s) to take, how many stops and an estimated travel time. Also, it includes some major places of interest, so if you're in Paris, it will tell you how to get from fhe Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower. Subway systems in Europe, Asia and the U.S. are available.The program is available for Palm, PocketPC, Symbian OSs, as well as WAP. It is updated frequently, and best of all, IT'S FREEWARE!Get it at http://www.nanika.net/Metro/

Packing List for North and South Europe

by pepples46

be aware of the weather differences in Europe. the North with Countries like Norway or Finnland can be much cooler then the South, Greece, Portugal or Spain.....pack some warmer clothes, good shoes and wet weather gear, Sunhat for the South....and of course: Mosquito Repellent when in Finnland, lotta Suncreme for Greece and Spain ask your GP when on Medication, but you shouldn't have any problem getting what you need if you have bagpacking in mind and are a big fan of camping, bring your own gear and make sure you make a reservation, campsites in Europe are crowded actually..Europe has everything covered..as I always say, travel light, then you have the choice to buy all those nice souveniers, shoes in Italy, wine in France..you get my drift.and when they're is no space anymore..just send a parcel home...thanks trekki

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